Local History organisation covering Oystermouth (also known as Mumbles).

Description: The association was founded in 1985. It holds nine talks a year on a wide range of historical topics - some local some of more general interest. An outing to a local place of historical interest is organised in the summer. Everyone is welcome to come along to meetings which are held at the Ostreme Centre in Mumbles.
Chair: Nick Hughes
Vice-chair: Gary Gregor

Services Offered: Local history talks, exhibitions. Contact the secretary for further information.

Description: A social group that meets on the first and third Wednesday, September to April. To promote the education, recreation, welfare of its members and contribute to the cultural needs of Bishopston.

Description of Organisation: The Friends are a group of like-minded people who support the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery by raising funds to purchase artworks for the collection and also by supporting art education within the community.

Website: www.friendsoftheglynnvivian.com

Contact Name: Mr Malcolm Hill

Position In Organisation: Honorary Treasurer

Contact Address: 1 Kestrel Close,
Leiros Parc
Rhyddings
Neath

SA10 8DX

Contact Telephone: 01639 794480

Contact E-mail: m.hill23@ntlworld.com

Please Describe Any Disabled Access That Is Available: Accessible to wheelchair users with assistance

Status of Organisation: Charity

Opening Times: At present the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is closed for refurbishment but is still operating an “Offsite” programme of exhibitions, talks, workshops and other events in various locations in Swansea.

Affiliations/Qualifications :The Friends of the Glynn Vivian are members of the British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM).

Cost of Membership/Charges: Annual Membership costs £15 per person or £20 for two people living at the same address

Publications Produced: The Friends produce a Newsletter three times a year consisting of news, art reviews and other information concerning both the Gallery and the Friends. To celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2008 the Friends produced a publication "A Passion for Art", a history of the Friends written by Kirstine Brander Dunthorne, which is available by mail order from the contact details below or by visiting the Friends website.

As a Friend you are able to attend regular lectures and are invited to exhibition previews at the Gallery. You are also entitled to a 10% discount on purchases made at the Gallery shop. Also all Friends receive a Newsletter three times a year.

Description: We are a community group committed to bringing ancient Greek and Roman cultures, history and languages to Swansea. We organise regular talks, events, trips, and Latin and Roman school courses.

Encourages and promotes family history and local history research to anyone with roots in the historic county of Glamorgan. Aims include to assist members in their private research; to encourage the transcription and preservation of records of family history and the deposit of original documents of value in approved institutions; to publish papers of genealogical value and interests; to establish, to mutual advantage, relations with other organisations interested in genealogy and allied subjects; to maintain a library and publish a journal regularly.

The Swansea branch meets on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Committee room at County Hall, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Meetings start at 7pm with guest speakers on a variety of topics each month

The Llangiwg Community Association. The main purpose of the charity is to preserve and conserve the former church at Llangiwg for the enjoyment and benefit of the present and future generations.

The church is grade 2 listed and dates back to the 6th Century. The church was de-consecrated in 2004 and was purchased by the community in 2007. A community association (Friends of Llangiwg) was established in 2006, to promote social and community activity, with the Llangiwg Community Association formed in 2008 to undertake the responsibility of the building, its conservation and protection for future generations.

Part of this responsibility is to educate and to increase access to the church for the wider community, and through this, to increase awareness and to educate the local, regional and national community in the appreciation of the cultural, historic and natural environment of the area.

Services Offered: Regular monthly Friends of Llangiwg meetings began to be held at the IVY BUSH HOTEL, Pontardawe on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. All are welcome.

Description of Organisation: On the northern fringe of Swansea lies Penllergare Valley Woods, you'll find this secret and magical place. A place that is gradually being revived and restored by local volunteers for everyone to enjoy. You may enjoy the Woods any time of the day while our community Coffee Shop is open every day from 10am til 4pm.

Please Describe Any Disabled Access:
Our coffee shop is fully accessible. There are also 2 disabled park bays in the Visitor Car park and disabled toilet/baby changing facilities. Access for disabled people, wheelchairs and pushchairs around the estate is limited due to the steep nature of this historic picturesque site.

Status of Organisation: Voluntary/Charity

What languages Do You Use Within Your Organisation?: Bilingual (Welsh/English)

Charity Number: 1082128

Company Number: 4004593

Cost of Membership/Charges:
Become a Friend of Penllergare, the membership arm of Penllergare Trust from £15 http://www.penllergare.org/become-a-friend/

Publications Produced:
Penllergare, Echoes of Valley Wood, An Anthology; General leaflet with map

Jazz Heritage Wales is a unique collection of recordings, photographs, books, stage gowns, artefacts and memorabilia, providing full access to students, researchers, media and general public. Talks and lectures can be given for communities groups and academic conferences, and our exhibitions will continue to tour. The performance side will be retained under the women in Jazz banner, running workshops and school tours. JAZZ HERITAGE WALES is supported by the City and County of Swansea, Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council of Wales, SCVS, Communities First, etc.

Vivian Hall antiques club. The club aims to help everyone gain pleasure and knowledge from furniture, pictures, glass & metalware etc; all of which can be found at antiques fairs and shops both locally and throughout the UK. Meetings take the form of guest speakers, often local, who provide talks on a vast range of topics, including local history, using slides or computer presentations. Many bring items with them. They will look at items brought in by members/visitors. Refreshments are always provided when visitors & members can chat with the guest and each other, and there is usually a raffle.

< b >Services Offered: < /b >Meetings take the form of guest speakers, often local, who provide talks on a vast range of topics using slides, computer presentations or items they have brought with them. Many of the speakers are from South Wales or Swansea area and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Visitors, holidaymakers from all parts are welcome. A programme is arranged each year which is published on the Hall noticeboard. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. The Vivian Hall is a community hall with all necessary facilities provided.

Address: Vivian Hall, Blackpill, (opposite the Lido)

Contact Name: Mr David Williamson

Position In Organisation: Chairman

Contact Telephone: 01792 368681

Opening Times: Regular meetings first Tuesday of every month except January and August at the Vivian Hall, Blackpill from 7pm until 9pm.

Cost of Membership/Charges: Annual membership is £15 per person or £3 per person per session.

Local History Society based in St. Thomas dealing specifially with the history of the eastside of Swansea. We have some 40 members at this present time. We invite speakers to attend on various occasions to discuss local history, these discussions also include many other areas and talks and are usually accompanied by slides or films. Our weekly meetings give members a chance to mix and discuss forthcoming events. New members are always welcome.

Description of Organisation: Talks and lectures on various local history subjects. We run various historical trips during the year and of course the Christmas Dinner not to mention refreshments supplied at every Tuesday morning meeting.

The Historical Association is an independent charity that supports the study and enjoyment of history (including local history). It believes that historical awareness is essential for the 21st-century citizen. The Swansea Branch of the Association is dedicated to promoting history in south-west Wales and presents historical talks at 11am on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Description of Organisation: An independent charity supporting the study and enjoyment of history. The HA is the voice for history. The HA is a supporter of local history. The Association believes that historical awareness is essential for the 21st-century citizen.

Address: Monthly meetings with guest speakers, generally at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Specific dates and times will be made available.

The Western Front Association is a national / international historical association, with the aim of remembering the Great War and has a south wales branch. The Branch is based Cardiff and we regularly told meetings. We meet at the Fairwater conservative club, Ely Road, Fairwater, Cardiff. All are welcome. We have generally 30 – 40 attendees at each meeting. You do not have to be a WFA member to attend our meetings. If you want to join the WFA go to the Western Front Association website where instructions can be found.

We engage well-known speakers along with Branch members giving talks on a wide range of First world war topics.

Swansea Historic Vehicle Register is a multi marque classic and vintage car club established in 1976. The SHVR magazine includes reports on Shows and Events, List of forthcoming events in South Wales, motoring articles and features, local history relevant to the society, club news and free members’ Advertisements.

Services Offered: The club organises various events for the benefit of members including, Auto Jumble, Static displays and shows, local car runs. Monthly club nights, summer barbecue and Christmas buffet.

Local Museum reflecting Swansea local history, special exhibitions & events. Tramshed annexe and nearby floating exhibits in Marina. Collection centre site also open to public each Wednesday. City and County of Swansea Language Line is available. Some limited Welsh speakers on staff. Swansea Museum is an accredited Museum. The museum is currently installing lift to all floors. Steps to negotiate at present.

Facilities Available: Small on site shop. Education service. Special events & changing exhibitions, in addition to permanent collection.

The National Waterfront Museum tells the story of industry, innovation, local history and national history of Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Real, everyday objects mixed with the latest interactive multi-media technology bring to life the stories behind the Industrial Revolution that changed the face of Wales. You can be plunged into poverty, wallow in wealth or even dabble with danger! The Museum also boasts an annual fun-packed events programme, check out the website for more details.

Concerned over the last fifty years with nurturing the study of all aspects of the history of Glamorgan within the wider context of the history of Wales. The principal activity of the Society is the publication of the local history journal Morgannwg which contains research articles, archaeological notes, book reviees and other material related to the historic county. Morgannwg appears annually and each issue contains well over 200 pages. For information regarding the Society please contact the Hon. Secretary, Mr Paul Reynolds (details below).

Autumn day school held on a Saturday in November. Annual General Meeting held in May.

Description of Organisation: Autumn day school held at the Orangery, Margam on a Saturday in November. Annual General Meeting held at The Rest, Porthcawl in May

The Library Line is a team of dedicated staff available to assist with your enquiry, whether it be for help with answer to 1 across from the Sunday crossword, with researching homework or assignments, to find contact information for your local MP or details of a UK registered company. We can also help with using online library resources, give an overview of library facilities and services and point you in the right direction for your family history or local history research. Access is by telephone and e-mail.

The SWWIAS is an organisation for all people, academic and general public, who have an interest in industrial archaeology and history, local history, metallurgy, metallurgical industries, coal mining, industrial housing, railways, canals, transport of Swansea and the south west Wales region.

Services Offered: No formal services but there is a great depth of knowledge with the membership.

TheIBMT is formed from the veterans of the International Brigade Association and other interested parties in order to educate the public in the history of the men and women who fought in the International Brigades and in the medical and other support services in the Spanish Civil War.

We provide information and advice about the archaeology and historic environment and local history of the area.

Services Offered: Regional Historic Environment Record, providing information on sites and monuments in our catchment area. Advice on archaeology within the planning process. Advice also given on conservation and preservation of sites of archaeological and historic interest. Talks and guided walks on archaeology and the historic environment provided on request to community groups, local history societies etc. Portable Antiquities scheme reporting centre Regional Historic Environment Record, providing information on sites and monuments in our catchment area. Advice on archaeology within the planning process. Advice also given on conservation and preservation of sites of archaeological and historic interest. Talks and guided walks on archaeology and the historic environment provided on request to community groups, local history societies etc. Portable Antiquities scheme reporting centre.